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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.22, 2,425.85 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.22, 2,425.85 and 643.32 is: 964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.22 : 2,425.85 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.22/2,425.85 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.22x = 2,425.85 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.22x = 1,560,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,597.82/1,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.99

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